Perry Mandera is the president of The Custom Companies, Inc., which provides air and land transportation solutions to North American businesses. Supportive of youth organizations, Perry Mandera serves on the board of The Jesse White Tumblers.

The Jesse White Tumblers were created to provide children from inner cities with a positive environment to learn and grow. Boys and girls ages 6 to 16 can apply for admission into the program. To be eligible, the children must be enrolled in a school or a homeschool and must first go through a tryout process before the final selection is made.

Children who qualify for the program are required to attend training designed to enhance their tumbling skills. It is here that they learn core values such as discipline and hard work. These values remain with them throughout their years as part of the Jesse White Tumblers.

The program has strict regulations to ensure the children are growing and learning both in the gym and at school. For example, participants are required to stay away from drugs, gangs, and other criminal activities. They are also required to maintain a C average in their academics. However, those who fall below the standard are able to attend a tutoring program.

​A veteran business executive, Perry Mandera leverages more than 30 years of experience to the benefit of The Custom Companies, Inc., a transportation company he serves as president. Prior to establishing his reputation in business, Perry Mandera served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, where he attained the rank of private first class before receiving his honorable discharge in 1979.

New recruits to the Marines are expected to undertake the Initial Strength Test (IST), which is made up of three components.

1. Pull-Ups. Recruits can mount the bar with their hands facing toward or away from them; however, they are not allowed raise their legs above the waist. A repetition is completed by bending the arms and pulling up until the chin goes above the bar, then lowering until arms are straight. Recruits are required to complete two repetitions at minimum.

2. Crunches. The recruit lies on his or her back with feet planted on the ground and knees flexed. The arms are crossed on the chest, with no gap allowed between chest and forearm. The upper body must then be raised a minimum of 44 times in two minutes, with the recruits’ forearms touching their thighs each time.

3. Timed Run. Male recruits are expected to complete a 1.5-mile run in 13:30, while female recruits are granted 15 minutes.